Although menstruation is an integral and normal part of human life, Indeed of human existence, In Tanzania the subject is however too often a taboo and has met many negative cultural hindrances.   Women and girls in rural setting suffer from stigma and lack of services and facilities to help them cope with physical and psychological pains they undergo during their menstrual periods. Some use other methods such as rags and cow dungs which are very unhygienic and could lead to dangerous infections. This leads to many of them missing school for few days as they are too uncomfortable to attend school or embarrassed by boys from staining their school uniforms. Academic performance correlates closely with school attendance, and absenteeism. Girls miss out going to school 50 days a year, 2 weeks per school term , Or 4 days a month. Those are number of  days a girl in Tanzania may stay at home waiting for her period to end and that adds up to 20% of school year skipped because they cannot afford the disposable pads. Once girls start missing school they are far more likely to be exposed to other risks such as early pregnancy and marriage, HIV/AIDS and female genital mutilation. This is occasioned by the fact that girls who cannot afford the disposable sanitary towels more often are more at risk of manipulation by men who promise to provide them with the money to buy the pads. Eventually they are forced to have sexual relationship which ultimately leads to unwanted pregnancies and further risks of maternal and child health related problems as they are normally not prepared to take care of children at these early ages. ABOUT HER PAD PROJECT: “HER PAD project” is an initiative that works to provide menstrual hygiene management (MHM) education to young girls (aged 10 and older) in 5 rural schools of Misungwi districts through education workshops on key themes such as menstruation, sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention. The project also trains school girls to manufacture simple re-usable and environmentally friendly sanitary pads using double absorbent cotton cloth material and plastic lining. The pads are re-washable that can be used up to a year; they are sustainable and portable providing comfort to school girls.  Boys and male teachers will also be involved in the project so as to break the poor perceptions and cultural beliefs on menstruation that led to stigma.  By proving information and access to MHM resources, the project aims to educate and empower girls to manage their periods comfortably and safely while at school. Increasing girl’s completion of education cycles is a critical component of efforts to build their wider empowerment ,and in particular for ensuring that they are more able to be involved in decision making over all aspects of their lives including over their reproductive and sexual health rights.